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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · EH13 0NX
Listing removedReduced £25k (−2.9%) on 30 JulListed 152 days
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About
Situated within one of Edinburgh’s most desirable residential areas, this impressive five-bedroom family home offers spacious and versatile accommodation in the heart of picturesque Colinton.
Positioned close to the Water of Leith and surrounded by mature greenery, the property combines tranquil suburban living with excellent access to the city centre.
The property offers a superb balance of formal and informal living space with large windows throughout creating an abundance of natural light.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious living room, ideal for entertaining or relaxing with the family.
To the rear, the open-plan kitchen, dining, lounge area forms the heart of the home, featuring generous workspace, ample storage, and direct access to the garden.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged to provide flexibility for growing families, home working, and/or guest accommodation.
The principal bedroom benefits from en-suite facilities, while additional bedrooms are well-proportioned.
Externally, the property enjoys private landscaped grounds along with driveway parking and an integrated garage.
West Mill Road lies within the highly regarded village suburb of Colinton, one of Edinburgh’s most attractive residential areas.
The location offers a rare combination of leafy surroundings and excellent convenience.
Residents enjoy immediate access to scenic walking and cycling routes along the Water of Leith, Colinton Dell, and nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park.
Colinton Village itself offers a charming selection of cafés, independent shops, and local services, while larger retail facilities are available nearby.
The property is exceptionally well placed for access to Edinburgh’s excellent private and state schooling options, including Merchiston Castle School, George Watson’s College, and Napier University campuses.
Excellent transport links provide easy access to the city centre, Edinburgh Airport, and the City Bypass.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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